Announcement Compilation
Monkeypox prevention and control related publicity materials
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| Subject: | In response to the domestic Mpox (monkeypox) epidemic, the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has developed educational materials on Mpox prevention. We kindly request your school/kindergarten to assist in disseminating these prevention messages through various channels. Please be informed. |
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| 1. | This is in accordance with the Ministry of Education, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's letter dated March 24, 112 (2023), Ref: Tai Jiao Guo Shu Xue Zi Di 1120040312. |
| 2. | Since May 2022, outbreaks of Mpox have occurred in Europe and the Americas. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 23, 2022, and maintained this status on February 15, 2023. As of March 10, 2023, over 86,000 cases have been reported globally, with the Americas (58,750 cases) and Europe (25,859 cases) having the highest numbers. Neighboring countries and regions such as Singapore, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong have also reported cases. |
| 3. | Taiwan designated Mpox as a Category 2 notifiable infectious disease on June 23, 2022. As of March 14, 2023, a total of 12 confirmed cases have been reported, including 7 domestic and 5 imported cases. |
| 4. | Given the emergence of domestic Mpox cases, the gradual easing of border quarantine policies in various countries, and increased travel, coupled with an incubation period of up to 21 days, the risk of public infection has risen. To enhance public awareness and knowledge regarding Mpox prevention, we request your school/kindergarten to assist in disseminating prevention messages through various channels: |
| (1) | Mpox is primarily transmitted through close contact with the skin lesions or bodily fluids of confirmed cases (including: any form of sexual contact, hugging, kissing, etc.). Other transmission routes include droplet transmission (requiring prolonged face-to-face contact), contact with contaminated surfaces, or infected animals. |
| (2) | Symptoms of suspected Mpox infection include: various types of skin lesions (e.g., rash, macules, papules, vesicles, pustules, etc.) on the face, limbs, genitals, and other areas, possibly accompanied by symptoms such as fever (≥38°C), chills, sweating, headache, muscle pain, back pain, and swollen lymph nodes (e.g., around the ears, armpits, neck, or groin). If you experience related symptoms, please wear a mask and seek medical attention. |
| 5. | Attached is one copy of the Mpox health education leaflet produced by the CDC. You can also find and download it from the homepage of this bureau, under "Convenient Services" -> "File Download" -> "Official File Download". |
| 6. | Other health education materials, teaching aids, or videos can be found and downloaded from the CDC's global homepage, under "Infectious Diseases and Epidemic Prevention Topics" -> "Infectious Disease Introduction" -> "Category 2 Notifiable Infectious Diseases" -> "Mpox" -> "Promotional Materials". |
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